Scout Life

In Scout Life, all boys and girls can discover exciting new places, gain new skills and learn important tips to stay safe and have fun outdoors. Since 1911, Scout Life (formerly Boys’ Life) has been entertaining and educating America’s youth with a focus on the traditional values of fun, citizenship and service.

AERIE ON THE PRAIRIE • Scout answers reader mail!

WHO MADE THIS MAGAZINE?

OPENING SHOT

OCTOBER

CANDY • The lollipop — named after the racehorse Lolly Pop — was created in 1908.

COLLECTING

ASK US ANYTHING • Have a question and don’t know who to ask? Jenny and Steve are here for you.

HEADLINERS • Eagle Scout Is First

MORE HEADLINERS • Second Class Scout Bowls for Gold

UP, UP AND A-NEIGH! • Here’s how to combine climbing and horseback riding for a cool campout.

SL FICTION: THE GOLDEN TOUCH • This tale features a greedy king, a furry goat-man, golden bathtubs and poorly worded wishes.

AHEAD OF THE CARVE • A Halloween tradition connects Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts.

SCOUTING AROUND

MERIT BADGE MINUTE

HAUNTED HAUL!

MONSTER MATH

THE EYES HAVE IT!

PLANET PUZZLER

LION PRIDE

TIGERS' ADVENTURES

WOLF GANG

THE BEAR BUNCH

WE’ll BE LOyal Scouts

ARROWHEADS

DINK, DUFF & DEZI

PEE WEE HARRIS

WACKY ADVENTURES @ SCOUT LIFE

A TRUE STORY OF SCOUTS IN ACTION

MORE S.I.A.

HOW TO MAKE A FABRIC PUMPKIN • Fall is here! You can carve a pumpkin — or make one yourself. Here’s how.

FITNESS FIRST • There are plenty of Halloween treats available this month, and all that sugar can add up. Here are some tips to avoid overdoing it.

RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS: JAINISM

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